How often do people save an animal by adoping it from a shelter and then never give it any love? Probably too often. This extraordinary short poem by Timothy Richardson captures and illustrates, with enormous effectiveness, something we've all witnessed, but had no words for. You can enjoy more of Timothy Richardson's poetry at www.totalvid.com/poetry-videos.
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